Article December 19, 1964 Issue

Spiritual Stillness

LOUISA MAY WHINNOM

The tempo of living, research, discovery, and transport has quickened enormously of recent years, and humanity seems sometimes to have lost the art of being still. Cramming into daily living as much physical activity as possible often leaves out of present-day calculations the necessity to obey God's command (Ps. 46:10), "Be still, and know that I am God."

How can one learn to be still? Human measures are inadequate; they are rather like trying to lift oneself by one's bootstraps. Resort to tranquilizing drugs leads to disaster and the forfeit of self-control, peace, mental and physical health and strength. Appeal to spiritual means is the only answer—to reach out beyond oneself to God.

Christ Jesus, who accomplished during his short sojourn on earth more than any other individual has ever done, took time to be still. He spent long hours alone with God, dwelling on his spiritual unity with his Father, the only creative power of the universe. The results of those periods of quiet prayer and consequent unfolding of Truth are seen in the good he wrought for the people of his day and subsequent generations.

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